Solomon Islands Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Solomon Islands's dependency ratio was 67.26 in 2025, ranked 50th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Solomon Islands's dependency ratio stood at 67.26 in 2025, a decline of +1.12 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 67.26 by 2025. Solomon Islands ranked 50th globally.
The Solomon Islands' dependency ratio has undergone significant fluctuations over the past six decades. At its all-time peak in 1977, the ratio reached 106.39, indicating a substantial burden on the working-age population to support the non-working-age population. Conversely, the latest available data from the World Bank shows a dramatic decline to 67.26 in 2025, placing the Solomon Islands among the lower half of global rankings. This improvement is comparable to that of Tuvalu, which shares a similar dependency ratio. The Solomon Islands' dependency ratio has decreased by approximately 38% since its peak, a notable trend shift. However, a continued reliance on foreign aid and a growing youth population may challenge the country's ability to sustain this downward trajectory. A decline in foreign aid or a failure to invest in education and workforce development could alter the dependency ratio's trajectory and potentially lead to increased burdens on the working-age population in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 65.05 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 66.16 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 67.26 | - | - |
| 2025 | 67.26 | −1.12 | #50 |
| 2024 | 68.38 | −1.09 | #169 |
| 2023 | 69.46 | −1.10 | #171 |
| 2022 | 70.57 | −1.09 | #173 |
| 2021 | 71.66 | −1.14 | #174 |
| 2020 | 72.80 | −0.99 | #175 |
| 2019 | 73.78 | −0.84 | #174 |
| 2018 | 74.62 | −0.84 | #174 |
| 2017 | 75.46 | −0.75 | #173 |
| 2016 | 76.21 | −0.70 | #175 |
| 2015 | 76.91 | −0.67 | #175 |
| 2014 | 77.58 | −0.66 | #175 |
| 2013 | 78.25 | −0.65 | #176 |
| 2012 | 78.90 | −0.63 | #178 |
| 2011 | 79.53 | −0.59 | #177 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Solomon Islands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Solomon Islands's dependency ratio was 67.26 in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year.
Solomon Islands's dependency ratio peaked at 106.39 in 1977.
The lowest dependency ratio in Solomon Islands was 67.26 in 2025.
Solomon Islands ranks 50th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Solomon Islands's dependency ratio is projected to reach 67.26 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Solomon Islands in 2025 was 67.26. This ranks 50th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_solomon-islands_dependency-ratio,
title = {Solomon Islands Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/solomon-islands/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}